What Does the Bible Say About Humility?

Proverbs 22:4

“By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor and life.”

Proverbs 15:33

“Humility comes before honor.”

James 4:10

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”

Philippians 2:3

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”

Colossians 3:12

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

1 Peter 5:5

“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'”

Matthew 23:12

“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”